Project Logistics Manager

• Location: Houston, Texas
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 11881
• Salary: $120,000 — $120,000

•  Lead and support logistics operations related to all major and minor projects as well as spot load activity.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project logistics costing, budget, scheduling, planning and risk management.
• Lead and support the process and strategy relative to customer RFQ’s and manage responses in accordance with customer requests.
• Lead and support the development of RFP’s or RFQ’s to TLGA supply base in support of new bid projects, analysis/ evaluation of responses and lead the negotiation process.
• Apply technical knowledge to evaluate transportation methods and partner selection.
• Develop route plans by mode.
• Develop and manage relationships with partners: Ocean Carriers, Crane & Rigging, Heavy Haul, Barge Operators, Rail Providers.
• Lead and monitor supplier management & performance, including score carding as applicable
• Lead and support the development of project schedules and produce full project planning, logistics plans, presentations, etc.
• Travel in support of assigned work tasks.  Visit sites, ports, suppliers as needed to perform duties of meetings, surveys, etc. in preparation for project work.
• Book project & spot shipments for all modes of transport, ensuring all transactions are covered in accordance with company Quality Policy & Work Instructions, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and review supplier Purchase Orders for completeness, while maintaining quality policy and procedure.
• Ensure contractors’ insurance reviews are up-to-date and in compliance with Purchasing policy and procedures.
• Maintain related cargo track & trace reports, and report out as required.  
• Contribute to new supply strategies that support customer requirements and/or expectations.
• Maintain shipping data and work towards continuous improvement initiatives with related analysis of data.  Monitor, analyze and communicate trends to Project Management team.
• Initiate individual P&L accounting summary per shipment or project meeting preset reasonable goal.  
• Record lessons learned, as applicable, through project management and shipment management.  
• Lead discussions related to lessons learned and ensure that historical incidents are applied to new/current projects.

• Minimum 5 years’ transportation administration and operations experience with direct experience preferred in heavy haul, barge, rail and/or crane & rigging industry
• Strong analytical background
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks with little direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel as required by the project, travel is typically short in duration
• Significant knowledge of Heavy Haul, over dimensional rail, Barge and Port Operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure documents.
• Ability to present information to colleagues, clients, and partners  
• Computer literate, experienced with MS Office software
• Have or able to qualify to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential) and Federal Background Check
• 4 year College Degree preferred  

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